Press Releases

Date
Title
2011-12-20
Government announces consultation findings on review of operation and regulatory framework of tourism sector and proposed way forward (PDF Format)
2011-12-02
Mega Events Fund to support the "Dragon and Lion Dance Extravaganza" (PDF Format)
2011-11-12
SCED attends APEC Ministerial Meeting and hosts reception in Honolulu (PDF Format)
2011-10-28
Re-appointment of Chairman and Members to Advisory Committee on Travel Agents (PDF Format)

Appointments to Hong Kong Tourism Board (PDF Format)
2011-10-11
Commissioner for Tourism attends UNWTO meeting (PDF Format)

The Commissioner for Tourism, Mr Philip Yung, attended the 19th Session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly held in Gyeongju, Korea, on October 10 and 11. The picture shows Mr Yung speaking on the latest developments in cruise and green tourism in Hong Kong at the General Assembly on October 11 (JPEG Format)

Mr Yung updates participants on Hong Kong's latest performance in tourism at the Ministerial Roundtable meeting on October 10. (JPEG Format)

During the 19th Session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly, the Commissioner for Tourism, Mr. Philip Yung, met Mr. Choe Kwang-shik, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Republic of Korea, to exchange views on tourism co-operation issues such as developing multi-destination itineraries, MICE (meetings, incentive travels, conventions and exhibitions) tourism and cruise tourism. (JPEG Format)
2011-10-03
Suspension of "A Symphony of Lights" (PDF Format)
2011-09-28
Golden Week preparations completed (PDF Format)
2011-09-05
SCED to attend HKTB Taipei Office opening ceremony (PDF Format)
2011-08-25
Design competition for development of piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui (PDF Format)
2011-08-15
Transcript of remarks by Acting Commissioner for Tourism (PDF Format)
2011-08-01
Mega Events Fund supports two events in the fifth-round applications and invites the sixth round applications (PDF Format)
2011-07-28
Suspension of "A Symphony of Lights" (PDF Format)
2011-07-15
Public consultation on review of operation and regulatory framework of tourism sector in Hong Kong closes today (PDF Format)
2011-06-28
Public reminded to give views on operation of HK tourism sector before consultation ends (PDF Format)

Annex (PDF Format)
2011-06-24
Government announces appointment to Board of Ocean Park Corporation (PDF Format)
2011-06-22
"A Symphony of Lights" cancelled tonight (PDF Format)
2011-04-29
Government launches consultation on review of operation and regulatory framework of tourism sector in Hong Kong (PDF Format)

Annex (PDF Format)

The Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So (second right); the Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Commerce, Industry and Tourism), Mr Andrew Wong (second left); the Commissioner for Tourism, Mr Philip Yung (right); and Deputy Commissioner for Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law (left), hold the consultation paper at a press conference on April 29. (JPEG Format)

For details, please refer to the Consultation Paper. (PDF Format)
2011-04-27
Hong Kong strengthens tourism co-operation with Henan Province (PDF Format)

The Commissioner for Tourism, Mr Philip Yung, addressed the Henan-Hong Kong Bilateral Tourism Exchange and Co-operation Meeting in Zhengzhou, Henan, on April 27. (JPEG Format)

The Commissioner for Tourism, Mr Philip Yung, meets the Vice Governor of Henan Province, Ms Kong Yufang, to exchange views on tourism co-operation between Hong Kong and Henan. (JPEG Format)
2011-04-08
Foundation stone laid for New Cruise Terminal Building at Kai Tak (PDF Format)

The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang (fifth right), on April 8 officiated at a foundation stone laying ceremony for the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Building. Also present were the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So (fourth left); the Secretary for Development, Mrs Carrie Lam (fourth right); the Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Commerce, Industry and Tourism), Mr Andrew Wong (third left); the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Wai Chi-sing (third right); the Commissioner for Tourism, Mr Philip Yung (second left); the Director of Architectural Services, Mrs Marigold Lau (second right); the Managing Director of Dragages Hong Kong, Mr Nicolas Borit (first left); and the Group Chairman of Wong Tung & Partners Limited, Mr Edward Ho (first right). (JPEG Format)

Mr Tsang (right) performs an eye-dotting ceremony to launch the lion dance. (JPEG Format)

Mr Tsang (centre) proposes a toast with other officiating guests. (JPEG Format)
2011-03-26
"A Symphony of Lights" suspended tonight (PDF Format)
2011-03-25
New appointment to Hong Kong Tourism Board announced (PDF Format)
2011-03-24
Tenders invited for tenancy of new cruise terminal at Kai Tak (PDF Format)
2011-03-21
Acting SCED's speaking points (commerce, industry and tourism areas) at LegCo Finance Committee Special Meeting (PDF Format)
2011-03-18
Fifth-round applications invited for Mega Events Fund (PDF Format)
2011-03-05
SCED to visit Germany and Spain (PDF Format)
2011-02-07
SCED speaks on regulation of travel agents receiving Mainland tour groups (PDF Format)
2011-01-31
Tourism Commission co-ordinates preparations for peak tourist arrival during "Chinese New Year Golden Week" (PDF Format)
2011-01-21
Travel Industry Compensation Fund (Amount of Ex gratia Payments and Financial Penalty) (Amendment) Rules 2011 gazetted (PDF Format)
2011-01-09
Tourism sector urged to safeguard trade's long-term development (PDF Format)
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